About the team
The Aerodynamic Teams role is to design, simulate and manufacture all aerodynamic parts that are fitted onto the car – the so-called aerodynamic package. The Aerodynamic team also manufactures most composite components other subteams in Liu FS need.
The designs are made through brainstorming with teammates and then realised in CAD. While aerodynamic simulations are made with CFD and structural simulations are made with FEM. CAD designs are then iterated based on CFD results to improve performance.
The manufacturing of parts is to a large extent made with carbon fibre and carbon fibre sandwiches (not edible).
The aerodynamic package is divided up in smaller systems. These systems are from front to back the following: Front wing, Bodypanels, Side aero, Diffuser and Rear wing.
This year the goal is to improve performance and manufacturability of the aero package without losing any aerodynamic performance.
About the work and responsibilities
Design engineers make the CAD designs of all aerodynamic parts, as well as production models such as moulds, fixtures and mountings. The design engineers work closely together with the CFD engineers to improve performance. The design engineer will mostly work in CREO with the design during the autumn. In the late autumn and spring the design engineer will start producing their system therefore it is important to design parts with manufacturability in mind.
The workload is around 10-15 hours a week, this number might increase for some weeks when extra weekend workshops are needed to either finish designs or parts in order to meet deadlines.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is interested in aerodynamics, enjoys being creative and designing things. This person works well in a team and takes responsibility for tasks handed to them and takes pride in making sure the work is performed well. For the role a Design engineer the following is required:
- Good understanding of Creo Parametrics or similar CAD software.
- Interest of aerodynamics
The following is meritorious for the role:
- Experience with surface modelling
- Experience with composites
- Experience of how Windchill works
- Taken the course TMKT94 and/or TMKT73
- Experience with making drawings for manufacturing
Application Process
If you believe you would fit the Aerodynamics Team, please send your application (in Swedish or English) no later than September 8th. Attach your CV and tell us why you would be a great fit for this team.
LiU Formula Student may be a car association and it is always fun to work with people who share the same interests. However, you are of course welcome to apply to our association regardless of whether you are interested in cars or not.
The interviews will be held continuously during the recruitment period. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please write to our HR team at hr@liuformulastudent.se. For specific questions about the team, reach out to the team leader for Aerodynamics at robert.cole@liuformulastudent.se
We are looking forward to hearing from you!